Serving 124 students in grades 4-8, Phoenix Science And Technology Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buena Vista School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Phoenix Science And Technology Center?
124 students attend Phoenix Science And Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Phoenix Science And Technology Center students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phoenix Science And Technology Center?
Phoenix Science And Technology Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix Science And Technology Center offer ?
Phoenix Science And Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Phoenix Science And Technology Center part of?
Phoenix Science And Technology Center is part of Buena Vista School District.
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